MedStar Health
Peer Recovery Coach II
Join MedStar Health as a Peer Recovery Coach II!
About The Job Job Summary: MedStar Health is looking for a certified Peer Recovery Specialist with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to patients and health professionals, and to develop professional working relationships with partner agencies.
The Peer Recovery Coach II will provide non‑clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from high risk of dependent alcohol and drug use problems. This role works with a team at a MedStar Health Facility that provides peer support and motivation to encourage patients seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. Responsibilities include completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services, with services provided at the facility and appropriate follow‑up.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore‑Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties
Act as peer support throughout hospitalization and post‑discharge, as appropriate, to attain goals; serve as a resource to other clinical team members on recovery support; assist patients and families with understanding how to utilize community services; link patients to community support services and substance treatment services, including securing appointments and transportation.
Complete required documentation and other reports; conduct brief interventions with patients screening positive for alcohol and/or drug use; consult with nursing staff, social work as requested, even if the patient does not screen positive.
Identify patient’s history of drug/alcohol use, treatment history, motivation to change behavior, and other needs for community support services; assess readiness to change and use motivational interviewing techniques and other communication skills to support a plan for reducing or eliminating harmful drug and/or alcohol use.
Model coping techniques and self‑help strategies; notify patient’s nurse before visiting; participate in training to continually gain new skills.
Staff community events and activities as needed.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Peer Recovery Specialist Certification by the State of Maryland or the District of Columbia.
Related experience as a peer recovery coach.
Must be actively engaged in own recovery program with a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use with no relapses.
Residency within the target population preferred.
Compensation Salary range: USD $22.48 - $39.75 per hour.
Additional Information Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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About The Job Job Summary: MedStar Health is looking for a certified Peer Recovery Specialist with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to patients and health professionals, and to develop professional working relationships with partner agencies.
The Peer Recovery Coach II will provide non‑clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from high risk of dependent alcohol and drug use problems. This role works with a team at a MedStar Health Facility that provides peer support and motivation to encourage patients seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. Responsibilities include completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services, with services provided at the facility and appropriate follow‑up.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore‑Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties
Act as peer support throughout hospitalization and post‑discharge, as appropriate, to attain goals; serve as a resource to other clinical team members on recovery support; assist patients and families with understanding how to utilize community services; link patients to community support services and substance treatment services, including securing appointments and transportation.
Complete required documentation and other reports; conduct brief interventions with patients screening positive for alcohol and/or drug use; consult with nursing staff, social work as requested, even if the patient does not screen positive.
Identify patient’s history of drug/alcohol use, treatment history, motivation to change behavior, and other needs for community support services; assess readiness to change and use motivational interviewing techniques and other communication skills to support a plan for reducing or eliminating harmful drug and/or alcohol use.
Model coping techniques and self‑help strategies; notify patient’s nurse before visiting; participate in training to continually gain new skills.
Staff community events and activities as needed.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Peer Recovery Specialist Certification by the State of Maryland or the District of Columbia.
Related experience as a peer recovery coach.
Must be actively engaged in own recovery program with a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use with no relapses.
Residency within the target population preferred.
Compensation Salary range: USD $22.48 - $39.75 per hour.
Additional Information Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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